National Origin Discrimination

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ensures that HHS-funded health care and human services providers follow federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on national origin. OCR conducts investigations to determine whether policies or practices have an unequal impact on the people of a certain national origin(s).

OCR will help make sure you are not denied or deterred from obtaining benefits on the basis of your national origin. If you request assistance, OCR will also provide technical assistance to your healthcare and human services providers.